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Jul 30, 2018
Teacher changes and substitutions: Why it can be a GOOD thing
Swim Lessons

At Goldfish Swim School, we truly believe we have some of the best swim teachers around. Our teachers use integrity, compassion and trust to help your little guppies learn to swim – and how to be safer in and around the water. However, the fact is, many of ...
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Jul 23, 2018
It's UV Safety Month: Why you should care about the kind of sun protection you use
Tips

July is UV Safety Month and – in our opinion – there’s no better way to celebrate than by learning about the best kind of sun protection for our families. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control, just a handful of serious sunburns in ...
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Jul 10, 2018
Six pool games everyone in your family will LOVE to play this summer!
Family

Enjoying the water doesn’t have to ONLY be about swimming, especially during the dog days of summer. If you love the pool – and have enthusiastic little swimmers – you’ll want to do more than watching and waiting for “Watch this trick, Mom!” or “Look at ...
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Jul 3, 2018
Lesson progression: Is your child learning at an appropriate level? Here are five things to consider
Swim Lessons

Moving on up! Everyone – parents and our young swimmers – talk about moving up to the next level. And they should! It’s a big deal and a major accomplishment to progress through our levels at Goldfish Swim School, mastering the techniques, strokes and ...
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Jun 22, 2018
Over and over and over: Why repetition is so important in swim lessons
Education

As a parent, you probably have a certain book or movie memorized because your little guppies like to watch or read it over and over (and over and over) again, right? Repetition is something that doesn’t seem to bother children the way it bothers adults, ...
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Jun 8, 2018
WHEN NOT TO GO SWIMMING: FIVE THINGS THAT SHOULD KEEP YOU OUT OF THE WATER
Swim Lessons

There’s nothing better than a day at the pool (or beach!) in the summer . The sun, the water and the memories made that last a lifetime are what this season is all about, after all. But are there times you should stay out of the pool, ocean or lake? Of ...
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May 31, 2018
Summer Fun: Just add water!
Swim Lessons

The official start of summer (Memorial Day weekend) has come and gone and that means only one thing: It’s time for some fun! In the summer, that means just add water! Lounging around a pool, spending a day at the beach or running through a sprinkler are ...
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May 18, 2018
Jump Start Clinics: Use this summer to sharpen your child’s swimming – and water safety – skills
Swim Lessons

The pool, the beach, the lake, the boat: Summer is all about water, right? And if you have little ones who go to summer camp, chances are they will be in or around water during their time there. Whether you send your kids to day camp or sleepaway camp, ...
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May 10, 2018
Life Lessons: Just add water!
Education

Raising children can be hard work, but it’s the most important job you’ll ever do. At Goldfish Swim School, we’re proud to be on your parenting team, even if just for a small portion of your week. Many of us are parents and we know how difficult it is to ...
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